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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.59, 438.96 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.59, 438.96 and 170.64 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.59 : 438.96 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.59/438.96 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.59x = 438.96 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.59x = 74,904.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,904.13/292.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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